Building Location:
6th Ave Building
Department:
2004340 TELESITTERS - SMMC HOSP
Job Description:
Come Join our Telesitter Team!
You will be responsible for observation and supportive care to an assigned patient to assure a safe and nurturing environment for those patients who may be deemed as a potential safety risk.
This is an onsite position in Duluth, MN.
Education Qualifications:
Telesitters - ($16.40 - $21.74 per hour based off of experience)
Previous experience in caring for patients or equivalent experience in a similar setting preferred, or the ability to demonstrate achievement of unit specific competencies.
Nursing Assistant – ($17.39 - $22.45 per hour based off of experience)
Nursing Assistant Sign On Bonus for New Hires: $1,500
*Restrictions may apply
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
A Nursing Assistant hired into this role must meet one of the following requirements:
6 months of nursing assistant experience
Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry
Nursing Assistant: BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date
FTE:
0.7
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
6am, 2pm, 10pm
Shift End Time:
2:30pm, 10:30pm, 6:30am
Weekends:
yes
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)
Union Posting Deadline:
07/18/2026
Compensation Range:
$16.40 - $21.74
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
